The direction Muslims face during prayer is the Kaaba in the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca.
The direction indicated on a compass is found by including the declination angle to determine magnetic north relative to true geographic north. Below is the Qibla angle value relative to magnetic north using a real compass. The direction indicated by the compass needle is the direction relative to magnetic north.
The compass circle measures between 0° and 360°, and the angle increases clockwise, starting from north.
| Direction | Name | Angle (Degrees) | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | North | 0° | It is the starting direction of angle measurement. |
| E | East | 90° | The direction reached by turning 90° clockwise from north. |
| S | South | 180° | The exact opposite direction of north. |
| W | West | 270° | The exact opposite direction to the east. |
The Qibla angle, like a compass, is measured clockwise, starting from north.
| City / Place | Distance (km) |
|---|---|
| Luimneach | 31.52 Km |
| Gaillimh | 47.88 Km |
| Tralee | 80.04 Km |
| Athlone | 95.11 Km |
| Cluain Meala | 102.24 Km |
| Ballincollig | 110.23 Km |
| Cork | 110.83 Km |
| Douglas | 114.09 Km |
| Kilkenny | 118.60 Km |
| Carrigaline | 121.50 Km |
| An Muileann gCearr | 133.38 Km |
| Carlow | 138.37 Km |
| Waterford | 142.46 Km |
| Droichead Nua | 151.24 Km |
| Naas | 160.53 Km |
| Sligo | 162.21 Km |
| Celbridge | 172.21 Km |
| Leixlip | 176.12 Km |
| Navan | 177.79 Km |
| Lucan | 178.79 Km |
| Wexford | 179.97 Km |
| Tallaght | 181.38 Km |
| Blanchardstown | 184.45 Km |
| Rathfarnham | 187.62 Km |
| Finglas | 189.45 Km |